A Guide To Speculative Applications

Published on Friday, January 20th, 2012 by Emma Quigley
Tags: cover letter, hidden jobs, job application, resumes, speculative applications, vacancies

Speculative applications involve sending a resume and covering letter to an employer asking whether they have any vacancies in the sector you are interested in. They are a good way to access ‘hidden jobs’ – it is estimated that more than 50% of jobs go unadvertised and are filled by speculative applications or networking. In [...]

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College Activities To Help Your Resume Stand Out From The Crowd

Published on Tuesday, January 17th, 2012 by Emma Quigley
Tags: college resume tips, resume tips, resume writing tips, tips

To cope with graduating into today’s tough jobs market; you must make the most of your college experience by taking part in extracurricular activities. There are a number of different ways that you can develop your skills set at college. If you already have a career path in mind, college activities can help you gain [...]

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The Importance of Recommendation Letters

Published on Friday, July 22nd, 2011 by Dania Mallette
Tags: how to ask for a letter of recommendation, letter of recommendation, Letters of Recommendation, letters of recommendation for college students, letters of recommendation for students, recommendation letter, recommendation letters, recommendation letters for college students, recommendation letters for students

College provides students with not only the opportunity to gain the skills needed to pursue their dream career/profession but also develop the skills necessary to network with others and become a viable candidate in the workforce. In order to showcase an individual’s strengths and moral character, certain types of documentation are often required by employers [...]

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Do’s & Don’ts of Applying for College Internships

Published on Wednesday, July 20th, 2011 by Dania Mallette
Tags: applying for internships, college internship, college internships, dos and don'ts, dos and don'ts for college internships, internships for college students, internships for students

The majority of college students know how important snagging an internship can be. Before diving in and submitting to one, however, it helps to take a step back and review some vital do’s and don’ts so that you stand the best chance of being chosen for such an opportunity. DO: Pick an Internship That Relates [...]

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The Ins and Outs of Internships

Published on Tuesday, July 12th, 2011 by Dania Mallette
Tags: college intern, college interns, college internship, college internships, how to become an intern, how to get an internship

Whether you are a college freshmen or an upperclassmen, chances are you’ve heard the word “internship” thrown around a lot. Although participating in an internship is not mandatory, it is definitely an opportunity that has the ability to further your career choices and can help greatly after graduation. Not sure if such a thing is [...]

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Fun & Profitable Summer Jobs for College Students

Published on Thursday, June 30th, 2011 by Dania Mallette
Tags: college students, fun summer jobs, how to earn money for school, profitable summer jobs, student jobs, summer job, summer jobs, summer jobs for college students

Even with financial aid like scholarships and grants, college expenses still add up. Summertime does mean the opportunity to get away from it all and have fun but for students that want to make sure they’re taken care of financially for the Fall, getting a summer job is a great way to earn extra money. [...]

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Paralegal Courses Open Up a World of Opportunities

Published on Friday, June 17th, 2011 by Dania Mallette
Tags: how to become a paralegal, paralegal career, paralegal classes, paralegal courses, paralegal degree, paralegal degree online

Earn up to $58,924 MORE with a Paralegal degree! Go Back to School in 2011! For paralegal classes near you, search our Online Paralegal Classes.  The world of Law is filled with tons of interesting and rewarding careers–and you don’t have to be a big-time lawyer, either. In recent years the paralegal profession has continued [...]

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Thinking About a Career in Forensic Psychology?

Published on Thursday, June 16th, 2011 by Dania Mallette
Tags: career choice, career in forensic psychology, forensic psychology, forensic psychology career

Do you love psychology? Do you have a fascination with forensics? Why not have the best of both worlds and pursue a career in forensic psychology? Such a thing does exist and this particular career choice is finding more demand with college students, especially since the boom of television shows and movies that target these [...]

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Computer Training Benefits for Office Professionals

Published on Wednesday, June 15th, 2011 by Dania Mallette
Tags: benefits of computer training online, computer training, computer training online, office professional, office professionals

It goes without saying that the majority of college students today grew up with a computer keyboard attached to their hands. Just about any student, even those that are not huge fans of technology and the Internet, have extensive knowledge of basic computer skills and have no problem navigating the World Wide Web and learning [...]

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Breaking Down the Basics of PMP Certification

Published on Friday, June 10th, 2011 by Dania Mallette
Tags: certification requirements, final exam, PMI certification, PMP certification, project management, project manager

Next to college degrees, certificate programs are becoming high in demand, especially with working professionals. With the rough economic times, even those with full-time careers are taking the steps necessary to make sure they’ve got job security. Working professionals in the Project Management field know all too well how important receiving a certificate is. The [...]

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